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Hex: Shards of Fate MMOTCG - Closed Beta Thread
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Spiritreaver
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I finally installed the beta and played a few rounds plus a draft. Draft went well and I even managed to beat a resolved Wrathwood Colossus. Go go 3x Wind Whisperer. That was certainly a scary card to read for the first time ever as it plops down opposite of you on the board.
Had a good time, though I do wish things were a little faster.
Had a good time, though I do wish things were a little faster.
Happens to me all the time. During a draft it's always like a good 1/4-1/5 of the cards just don't load AT ALL. Hover over at least tells you what it is, but yeah, they should really fix that.
I think it's bugs. Really annoying when it's completely invisible and it's the last card in the row.
Motte in Paris
Member
Just opened my first Vampire King in a draft - 2nd or 3rd pack, but I was already heavy into blood so he was more then welcome!
First match, I never get to draw him, but my opponent plays not only one but TWO legendaries - Uruunaz and High Tomb Lord...
Still won 2:1, who needs a King anyway!
I feel like they should have a different word than "counter" for what gets put on something like Soul Marble.
Because "counter" really sounds like something that should fall off if something happens to the card (ie it gets bounced or killed or whatever). But those things stay on. Though I guess they already used "charge". Most of the other stuff that affects the card in all zones will say "permanently".
Because "counter" really sounds like something that should fall off if something happens to the card (ie it gets bounced or killed or whatever). But those things stay on. Though I guess they already used "charge". Most of the other stuff that affects the card in all zones will say "permanently".
I feel like they should have a different word than "counter" for what gets put on something like Soul Marble.
Because "counter" really sounds like something that should fall off if something happens to the card (ie it gets bounced or killed or whatever). But those things stay on. Though I guess they already used "charge". Most of the other stuff that affects the card in all zones will say "permanently".
It falls off when it transforms.
Okay?
Really that feels like something that shouldn't happen either. When you say that you put a "counter" on a card it sounds like just that. You have something sitting on top of the card that isn't part of the card. So if it changes to something else the counters should stay, but if the card flies back into your hand it falls off.
It doesn't sound like most of the other effects in the game that change a card permanently since they all change the text of the card, either by adding +1/+1 or changing it's casting cost or giving it some ability. It makes sense that those effects stick with the card, because they are actually changing the text of the card instead of just placing something on it.
It obviously isn't a big deal, but I like discussing minutiae of rules text for some reason.
Ok, so it's counting to the transformation. Furthermore it says the counter is "added to" the constant which means it actually does become part of the card. Like if I have a sandwich and I add lettuce to the sandwich, it's part of the sandwich so if I toss the sandwich I toss the lettuce. Unless you have a card that removes the counter there's no reason you should lose the counter.
This has struck me too. Most cards are terrible and extremely bland.
The one decent one I saw was Tectonic Break, otherwise...... MEH. Such a minor thing but it's great for immersion.
I've got 5 days off I might get some platinum to do some drafting then.
I get some kind of strange message. Is this really working?
JustProgress
Member
Supposed to get a statement/update "early this week".
I'm not spending anymore money until we get some color on the lawsuit and CZE's plans. Still have packs and plat from earlier purchases, but holding off on anything new.
Guessing they are gone already, they went fast last time too
All backers get a free beta-key to give away? That's pretty sweet.
Shrennin
Didn't get the memo regarding the 14th Amendment
That's really awesome of them. As for the official statement -- I think they know what they are doing. I personally believe there is a very distinct difference between the two anyway, and a big part of that is the fact that Hex is all digital (it doesn't have any physical presence) while MtG is mostly known for the physical cards.
Also, in the world of video games, Hex and MtG's similarities are nothing to some of the stuff out there (and even including that stuff that is very popular).
Smooth Operator
Member
If someone got an extra beta key, i'd love to have it... Thanks guys
I will be streaming in roughly 5 hours from now (give or take) and will be giving out beta keys and other goodies
www.twitch.tv/hexedhavoc
www.twitch.tv/hexedhavoc
BudokaiMR2
Member
Me want <3
Got two His Majesty, King Gabriels in my past two drafts. Great card!
First draft I was Blood/Diamond. Gabriel was my secret weapon and won me a couple of games. Otherwise Blood Aura is surprisingly powerful in draft, especially when mixed with unblockables like Banshees. Saved me in one game where my opponent had gotten me down to 1 health. Won that game, and the entire draft.
In my second one now, going artifacts for the first time, Sapphire. We'll see how it goes!
First draft I was Blood/Diamond. Gabriel was my secret weapon and won me a couple of games. Otherwise Blood Aura is surprisingly powerful in draft, especially when mixed with unblockables like Banshees. Saved me in one game where my opponent had gotten me down to 1 health. Won that game, and the entire draft.
In my second one now, going artifacts for the first time, Sapphire. We'll see how it goes!
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Markoff_Chaney
Member
I dislike begging, but I would love a key as well, should any kind soul have a spare they are willing to part with. I've been playing MtG on and off for 20+ years and Hearthstone doesn't strike the same synergistic itch that Hex seems to have and that MtG has. Bummed I missed out on Kickstarter and the slacker backer possibilities...
Buy platinum/packs in the store
Just heard that backers got an extra beta key, is there a chance that anyone doesn't need his? Big fan of mtg but mtgo is still the worst piece of software ever created, so i hope i can get my fix from this game ( sorry for the begging i suppose).
Edit: Guess i'm not the first one
Edit: Guess i'm not the first one
Minsc
Gold Member
The PVP is not F2P, only the PVE, which isn't released (and quite a bit off, maybe another year +).
Also the cards from the PVE part that is F2P do not work in PVP, unless you're customizing the rules in the match to specifically allow PVE cards which are normally banned from PVP games.
I see. Not sure if I like this model.
IllumiNate
Member
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IllumiNate
Member
You can earn gold by playing the free PVE content coming later this year. You can use gold or sell it on the AH to purchase new Pvp or PVE cards.
For now though you can buy Platinum from the store and acquire new cards from the soon to be released AH.
I also have a cpl extra keys if anyone needs. First 2 to quote me gets them.
For now though you can buy Platinum from the store and acquire new cards from the soon to be released AH.
I also have a cpl extra keys if anyone needs. First 2 to quote me gets them.
Minsc
Gold Member
True, but the gold may or may not be in your favor. Like buying a legendary PVP card, like say that vampire king card... let's say a pack costs $2, and he goes for $30 (being very desirable). If $10 buys 1,000 platinum, then he'll sell for 3,000 platinum.
Now if you want to buy him in gold, well, good luck, first you have to even find someone wanting to part with a Vampire King for gold in the first place, then the ratio of gold
latinum will not be very nice. If it's 1,000 gold to 1 platinum, you would need 3,000,000 gold to buy the card... and it's very possible that 3,000,000 gold takes months or more in PVE to acquire, of grinding for hours and hours a day.True, but the gold may or may not be in your favor. Like buying a legendary PVP card, like say that vampire king card... let's say a pack costs $2, and he goes for $30 (being very desirable). If $10 buys 1,000 platinum, then he'll sell for 3,000 platinum.
Now if you want to buy him in gold, well, good luck, first you have to even find someone wanting to part with a Vampire King for gold in the first place, then the ratio of gold
Yeah, I'm sure there might be a few crazy collector people who want every PVE item and are willing to pay plat for them, but overall I would expect it to be very difficult to buy pvp cards with gold.